Flavio Bolsonaro vows to lead opposition after Brazil court imposes travel ban
Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro said on Monday a Supreme Court justice had barred him from leaving the country after he narrowly lost to…
France 24 reports: Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro said on Monday a Supreme Court justice had barred him from leaving the country after he narrowly lost to incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Bolsonaro, who refused to concede defeat, denounced the order as intimidation and vowed to challenge the election results.
This world story centres on Brazil. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Flavio Bolsonaro, Brazilian and Supreme Court.
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